Chapter 197

After a thirty-minute break, the grand finals began. Phoebe’s team was now up against the strongest opponent in the tournament. Two of the players on the opposing team had even been in professional training camps, so they were extremely confident. Because of that, they underestimated Phoebe’s team in the first round and got crushed. In the second round, one of their players made a mistake, allowing Phoebe’s team to secure another win.

However, in the third round, their opponents adjusted their mindset and strategy. With all five playing at their full potential, they dominated and won the match. In the fourth round, the game randomly selected a map that their opponents had practiced extensively. They took full advantage of their familiarity with it and won again.

At this point, everyone thought they would win the next match and take the championship. Even the haters in the livestream chat had already started celebrating, convinced that their team had it in the bag. Meanwhile, Phoebe’s fans watched anxiously. Andrea was staring nervously at the big screen, cheering loudly for Phoebe’s team. Jamar and Joshua were just as tense—this time, they weren’t even faking it. Reece, gripping his hands tightly, was sweating from the intensity.

Then came the final round. Since all five of their opponents were top-tier players, and three of Phoebe’s teammates were clearly weaker, the match quickly reached a deadlock. At the last objective, the two teams finally clashed head-on in an intense team fight. Maddox took down three enemies in a row, but their team also lost three players in the exchange. Now, it was 2v2. Their opponents still had a sniper and an assault player—both high-damage roles with exceptional aim. Meanwhile, Phoebe’s team was left with Maddox (a sniper) and Phoebe (a medic). On paper, they were doomed. Unless Maddox could take them out one by one, victory seemed impossible.

But this time, their opponents played smart. They didn’t split up, choosing to move together instead. Maddox and Phoebe, on the other hand, were hiding in separate positions while their enemies attempted to lure them out. Clearly, their opponents wanted to pick them off one by one and end the match decisively.

Through his headset, Maddox spoke, “Pheebs, I’ll rush out and take one down. I’ll be the bait so you can find an opening.” Phoebe, hidden in another corner, replied, “Got it.” Their three eliminated teammates shouted, “You guys got this! Take them down!” Everyone in the gaming café was holding their breath, gripping their mice tightly.

Then, Maddox leaped out from cover. The two enemies immediately rushed out, firing at him. In mid-air, Maddox locked onto the assault player and landed a perfect headshot, instantly killing him. However, before he could react, the enemy sniper fired a bullet straight into him, killing him in return.

Chapter 197

Now, it was 1v1—the enemy sniper against Phoebe, a medic. At this moment, everyone thought it was over. Sure, Phoebe could run and hide, but eventually, she would be hunted down. The enemy sniper had already started moving quickly, clearly looking to finish her off. Many people in the audience looked disappointed.

Then, a loud sound was heard. A single gunshot rang out. Phoebe suddenly flipped out from behind cover. Before anyone could react, she fired her pistol, headshot. The enemy sniper dropped dead instantly. For a moment, the entire gaming café and the livestream chat went completely silent.

Joshua finally spoke first. “Holy crap, if Phoebe hadn’t fired, I would’ve forgotten that medics can carry guns!” Jamar, equally shocked, added, “And she didn’t just shoot him—she landed a headshot! That guy was moving the entire time. How the hell did she pull that off?”

In this game, medics could carry any weapon from the four other roles. However, due to limited inventory slots, medics almost never carried offensive weapons. Whether in casual matches or professional tournaments, medics were always focused on healing and survival. Even if they were given a gun at the last minute, it was extremely difficult to land a kill, let alone a headshot on a moving target. That level of precision was insane. But Phoebe had not only brought a gun, she had aimed perfectly and clutched the win.

Andrea jumped up in excitement, screaming at the screen. “Phoebe is so freaking badass!” Everyone snapped out of their daze. It finally hit them—Phoebe’s team had won. They had just won the championship. And the final, game-winning play came from a medic. It was legendary. Even their defeated opponents stood there in shock. They were completely speechless. “Are you serious? A freaking medic just out-aimed our best sniper? How is this even fair?!”

Phoebe’s medical skills were already impressive, with perfectly timed heals and revives throughout the tournament. On top of that, she was incredibly hard to kill—in all five rounds, the enemy team had repeatedly tried to target her, but she always managed to escape. Because she played as a pure medic for most of the tournament, everyone forgot that she could also shoot. And that’s what made her final move so unpredictable. The moment the realization set in, cheers erupted throughout the gaming café. “Maddie is amazing! Phoebe is incredible!”

Of course, Maddox played a crucial role in their victory. By sacrificing himself to take out the bulkier assault player, he forced the enemy sniper to expose his position. This gave Phoebe the perfect opportunity to land her winning shot. Their teamwork had been flawless. One step too early or too late, and they wouldn’t have won.

Even Jamar and Joshua jumped up in excitement, hugging each other as they yelled, “Pheebs is so cool!” They were genuinely hyped. They had never expected Phoebe to be this good—not just as a medic, but as a sharpshooter too. They had been completely blown away by her. At the same time, they couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of pride. “Phoebe is just on another level. She’s amazing.”

Reece also stood up, clapping with a big smile on his face. Phoebe was the kind of person who gave her all in anything she wanted to achieve. She was always dazzling. And that was why, back then, he had been so possessive—trying to keep her all to himself. But looking around now, at the massive crowd cheering for her, he realized… He had been so, so wrong. A pearl will always shine—no matter how much you try to hide it. Instead of feeling regret, he should have been proud of having someone like her in his life. Unfortunately, because of his stubbornness… He had lost her.

Meanwhile, the livestream chat was going wild. [Maddie is awesome. She’s too showy!] Even professional gaming clubs watching the stream were stunned. Some of the top-tier teams were already thinking of recruiting Phoebe. As for Maddox? His skills were better than most professional snipers, but everyone knew… He was retired. And that was a huge loss for the competitive scene.

Meanwhile, in the hospital, Sienna watched in rage. She was so furious that she snapped her nails off from gripping her phone too hard.